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League, CSAC, And CSDA Urge the State Senate to Pass SB 67 by Oct. 15
637 Local Agencies, Totaling $1.3 Billion, Awaiting Action
The failure of the Senate to pass SB 67 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) has left hundreds of local governments in limbo. SB 67 contains critical clean-up language to the Proposition 1A property tax securitization provisions that will enable California Communities – the joint powers authority sponsored by the League and the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) – to move forward.
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State Drops Appeal in 2008 Redevelopment Case, Upholds Ruling that $350 Million State Raid of Redevelopment Funds was Unconstitutional
CRA Moves Forward with Lawsuit to Fight $2.05 Billion Taking in FY 2009-10 Budget
The State of California has dropped its appeal of a Sacramento Superior Court ruling that found the unconstitutional the provision in the FY 2008-09 state budget that seized $350 million in redevelopment funds. The state’s abandonment of the appeal means the Superior Court ruling in favor of the California Redevelopment Association (RDA) is final and binding.
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Tax Commission Finishes Work, Releases Report Outlining Reform Recommendations
This week, the California Commission on the 21st Century Economy (COTCE) issued its much anticipated report on reform of the state taxation system. Spending nearly a year on the process, COTCE held 10 public meetings before releasing its report which includes a set of recommendations supported by nine of the commission’s 14 members. The full report has been posted on the COTCE Web site.
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RTAC Report Recommends ARB Base Emission Reduction
The Regional Targets Advisory Committee (RTAC), the committee created by SB 375 to advise the California Air Resources Board (ARB) how to set regional green house gas (GhG) emission targets, has released its report in time to meet its Sept. 30 statutory deadline.
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Register Now for to Attend on of the League’s 2009 Legislative Briefings
For the first time, the League will be holding its annual November legislative briefings in two formats: in person in both Northern and Southern California as usual and via the Web. The live webinar will allow attendees to listen to the legislative briefing information while limiting travel costs.
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Rural Cities Should Register Now for Energy Efficiency Block Grant Workshops
The Regional Council of Rural Counties (RCRC) will be hosting workshops for rural counties and any cities within those counties on Energy Efficiency Block Gants. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) are being offered through the California Energy Commission and funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).
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More on ARRA Section 1512 Reporting Requirements
On Sept. 28, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger sent a letter to all grant recipients regarding the upcoming reporting requirement. His letter reminded grant recipients that if they are receiving federal funds passed through state agencies, then they must report to that agency.
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League Releases Final Report on 2009 Annual Conference Resolutions
Four resolutions were presented for consideration by the General Assembly during the 2009 Annual Conference which was held in San Jose, Sept. 16-18. This week, the League released its 2009 Resolutions Final Report. Sent to all mayors, city managers and clerks in non-manager cities, the report has also been posted on the League’s Web site.
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Upcoming Events
October
6 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Pre-Bid Conferences for the State Energy Plan (SEP) Solicitations, conducted by California Energy Commission (CEC) staff. The three specific program areas are: Municipal Financing District Program (AB-811-type programs); California Comprehensive Residential Building Retrofit Program; and Municipal and Commercial Building Targeted Measure Retrofit Program. The pre-bid conferences meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the CEC: 1516 9th Street, Hearing Room A, Sacramento. Also available by remote access over the Internet by WebEx. For details visit the CEC Web site.
7 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The California Energy Commission (CEC) will hold a hearing to consider adopted revised guidelines for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, developed and were adopted on Sept. 16. The Guidelines describe the eligibility and procedural requirements for applying for EECBG funds. Please visit to CEC Web site for a copy. The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. at the CEC building, 1516 9th Street, Hearing Room A, Sacramento. Audio from this meeting will be broadcast over the Internet using the CEC WebEx Internet Conferencing System. For details please visit the CEC Web site.
10 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. All recipients of federal stimulus funding must report information to granting agencies, as required by Section 1512 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. For more details, see story, “October 10 Federal Stimulus Funding Reporting Deadline Looms.” More information on reporting requirements is available in the Chapter on “General and Accountability Provisions in ARRA” the League’s City Funding Book on the League’s Web site.
15 The Great California Shakeout: Statewide Earthquake Preparedness Drill
28 Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Cities Campaign Seminar: Arcata. Arcata Mayor Mark Wheetley and Eureka City Council Member Linda Atkins invite Mayors, Council Members, City Managers and Planning, HR, RDA Directors to join them at the B Street Community Center in Arcata from 3:45-7:30 p.m. Please RSVP by Oct. 14 to Heather Stevens, City of Arcata, (707) 822-7091 or RSVP online. To learn more about the HEAL campaign, please visit www.HEALCitiesCampaign.org.
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